BIO 135 - Intro to Environmental Science

Institution:

Lehigh Carbon Community College

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Introduction to Environmental Science will demonstrate how natural systems function and how humans influence these systems. Topics will include, but will not be limited to; environmental policy and ethics, human population growth, land use and development, environmental toxicology, freshwater and marine resources, processes and pollution, bioremediation, atmospheric processes, the use of conventional fossil fuels, and the development of alternative energy resources and renewable energy alternatives. This course is designed for non-science major students that desire a basic understanding of the science behind both environmental problems and solutions, and potential science majors who are considering Environmental Science as a major.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 799-2121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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